Cottenham Road development returns to committee

The Parish Council’s next Planning & Development Committee will discuss revised plans for a scheme that involves demolishing a family home to build four homes. 

The application – for 122 Cottenham Road – is on the agenda for the Committee’s next meeting on Tuesday (28 April). It was initially presented to the Committee last autumn, and the list of changes include reconfigurations of the proposed properties. 

Also being discussed is a change of use application for green space to become partially residential at 4D Moor Drive. The plans include a new access road, a new day room / utility block as well as permission for two static caravans, parking for two touring caravans and parking for four vehicles. 

The following proposals will be discussed at the meeting.

• A single storey extension at 7 Davey Close, Impington (Application reference: 26/01412/HFUL) 
• Demolition of a home for four new homes and associated infrastructure at 122 Cottenham Road, Histon (Application reference: 25/03520/FUL)
• Demolition works to build a new extension and a detached garage at 156 Cottenham Road, Histon (Application reference: 26/01343/HFUL)
• A two-bed self-build property at 43 Park Lane, Histon (Application reference: 26/01244/FUL)
• Change of use of green space at 4D Moor Drove, Histon, to partial residential (Application reference: 26/00465/FUL) 
• Demolition of a conservatory for a single storey extension at Benevenagh, 26 Home Close, Histon (Application reference: 26/01242/HFUL) 
• First floor extension at 29 Villa Road, Impington (Application reference: 26/01202/HFUL)

H&I Parish Council’s Planning & Development Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 28 April, 2026, in the Community Room at the Rec, starting at 7.30pm. For full details, see the agenda pack here. Plans can be viewed at the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning website.

H&I residents are invited to attend to listen to the debates, and anyone who wishes to address the meeting is advised to contact the Parish Council office in advance. Email clerk@hisimp-pc.gov.uk for details.

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